Sonoco Metal Packaging Building Addition

About this project

Sonoco Metal Packaging LLC plans to add an 86,640 sq ft wing to its existing industrial plant at 431 Privet Road in Horsham Township, on a site of about 15.5 acres. The work includes enclosed loading areas, a new parking lot between the building and Privet Road, and a 5-foot sidewalk along the road. A rear surface parking area will be removed and some paved ground will be turned back into grass. The county generally supports the plan, with comments.

County planning commission: Supports, with comments

Issues raised: Sidewalk partly outside right-of-way; waiver and possible public access easement, Tree protection fencing missing for mature trees near Privet Road, Sidewalk encroaches into drip lines of mature trees, Stormwater basin planned over an abandoned septic field, Soil compaction risk to infiltration rates during construction

Applicant

Sonoco Metal Packaging LLC

Zoning

I-2

Approvals needed

waiver from sidewalk placement requirement (Section 198-34.A.(3))

Demolition

Removal of a surface parking area toward the rear of the site